Play & Go Adelaide

Nature Crafts at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park
Get outdoors and get crafty these school holidays at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park!
Your little ones will have a wild time exploring the animals on their Nature Crafts adventure trail, collecting items as they go to build their own Wild Animals.  You can even submit a […]

WIN HOYTS Movie Tickets for the School Holidays
Go along to HOYTS these school holidays for some much-anticipated family releases. 
Movie Synopses:
Trolls World Tour:
In an adventure that will take them well beyond what they’ve known before, Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands […]

[ September 30, 2020 to October 3, 2020. October 6, 2020 1:09 pm to October 9, 2020 1:10 pm. ]
Live Music and Silent Disco at Hallett Cove Shopping Centre
Step into spring and feel the beats at Hallett Cove Shopping Centre these school holidays.
LIVE & unplugged | Wednesday 30 September, Thursday 1 Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October 2020
Enjoy live music performances by local Hallett Cove artists (stage located next to Woolworths from 1pm – […]

Farm Life Fun at Glen Forest Tourist Park in Port Lincoln.
by Katrina Gogel
Set in picturesque surroundings and only fifteen minutes’ drive from Port Lincoln, the fabulous Glen Forest Tourist Park is a must-see attraction when visiting the Eyre Peninsula. With its animals, mini golf, huge maze, Segway hire and picnic facilities, it’s the perfect place […]

[ September 18, 2020; ]
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous follows a group of six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar. But when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island, the campers are stranded. Unable to reach the outside world, they’ll need to go from strangers to […]

Paw Patrol: Jet to the Rescue | In Cinemas 10 September 2020
Get ready to zoom back to Barkingburg with the pups in this all-new movie.
When the scheming Duke of Flappington steals a powerful levitation gem from the royal castle and uses its magical powers to raise Barkingburg into the clouds, Skye will need to overcome […]

[ September 30, 2020; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ]
Learn more about the local flora and fauna around Taperoo Dunes.
The Port Environment Centre has created a nature bingo sheet to help you learn to identify local beach and dune species. The adventure trail sheet is also available for youngsters to get in touch with the different species they may encounter.
This event is part of the […]

[ September 26, 2020; ]
Sea Shepherd’s Marine Debris Campaign at Glenelg Beach
It’s been around 6 months since Sea Shepherd’s Marine Debris Campaign team held a full-scale public beach clean but they’re back and everyone’s invited to share a little ocean love.
The event will be part of SA’s inaugural Festival of Nature and will also feature a story to be […]

 
Family Swimming at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is a great place for families to visit during the October School Holidays. Open 7 days a week, your little one can enjoy the play spaces, fountains, and shallow water of the family leisure pool, while the older kids take the plunge in the lap […]

[ April 30, 2021 to May 9, 2021. ]
Tasting Australia to return in Autumn 2021
Australia’s premier eating and drinking festival will not be held in October 2020 as planned, but they are excited to announce that it will return in 2021, from Friday 30 April – Sunday 9 May.

They believe that delaying Tasting Australia to 2021 will give businesses the time they need […]

[ October 18, 2020; November 15, 2020; December 20, 2020; ]
Sunday Sessions at the Mount Barker Skate Park
Want to learn how to skate or scooter?
Learn from accredited coach, Darryl Harvey, at the Sunday Sessions program at Mount Barker Skate Park. Programs are based around skill development, challenging yourself and skatepark etiquette.
Skateboard, scooter  and BMX sessions are held on the third Sunday of the month. Make […]

[ September 19, 2020 to September 20, 2020. October 24, 2020; November 21, 2020 to November 22, 2020. ]
Autism-Friendly Sensory Sessions in the SA Maritime Museum
The SA Maritime Museum will be holding Autism-Friendly Sensory Sessions in September, October and November. The Museum will be create special sessions where families can come in and experience a quieter visit that is more relaxing and less crowded.
The lighting will be dimmed, volume turned down, providing families […]

[ September 25, 2020 to October 4, 2020. ]
Learn2Swim Week – Free Lesson for Children Under Five
Learn2Swim Week 2020 will be held during the Spring school holidays from 25 September – 4 October 2020.
An initiative of Poolwerx, Learn2Swim Week is a national awareness campaign aimed at educating parents on the importance of teaching kids under five to swim. It provides the opportunity to […]

[ October 26, 2020; ]
RSPCA Cupcake Day – Bake to fight animal cruelty
Are you ready to get your bake on? Cupcake Day will be returning on Monday 26 October 2020, so grab your apron and preheat those ovens – it’s time to take a stand against animal cruelty.
While they were planning to bake for change in August, they’ve opted […]

WIN Tickets to Bay City Rolling – School Holiday Roller-skating at Glenelg
Bay City Rolling is a new roller-skating event debuting in Glenelg for the October school holidays. Strap on your skates and go roller-skating under an opened marquee with views of the beach. A great affordable family experience for all ages and three weekends of […]

Whyalla’s jetty is a showpiece for the city that has attracted global attention since its opening in September 2020. The jetty’s balustrades ensure the public are safe when using the facility as it was designed – for walking and fishing – but the safety of those choosing to jump from the jetty is at serious […]

The Lights Water Lantern Festival Adelaide
An event for thousands of families, friends and foodies along with live music, dancing, and the floating of water lanterns.
Editor’s Note:
Unfortunately due to major tour and scheduling delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this event will NOT be held on 26 September 2020.  They are working hard to reschedule all postponed […]

WIN Tickets to the 91-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage! at the Adelaide Festival Centre
Presented by CDP Kids
Andy and Terry’s Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It’s now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider! But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea they’re about to […]

[ November 4, 2020; ]
2020 State of Origin Series Game 1 at Adelaide Oval
The 2020 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland will kick-off in Adelaide for the first time in history after the National Rugby League (NRL) finalised venues for the Men’s and Women’s series.
Adelaide Oval will host the opening State of Origin match on […]

[ October 15, 2020 to November 8, 2020. ]  
Adelaide Family Show
The Adelaide Family Show will feature rides, showbags, food, entertainment, an animal nursery, smurfs village and carnival games and will be held from 15 October to 8 November 2020 at Edwards Park, Adelaide.
Dates & Sessions
Thursday 15 October – Sunday 8 November 2020

Thursday and Friday | 6pm – 9pm
Saturday | 10am – […]

WIN a Family Camping & Activity Pass to Woodhouse Activity Centre 
Just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway, Woodhouse Activity Centre is a 54 hectare outdoor adventure park which is open 7 days a week for family day visits, camping and ‘Kids Only’ Day Camps in school holidays.
Being so conveniently located, and with world-class camping […]

[ October 7, 2020 to October 8, 2020. ]
Storytime at Carrick Hill
An hour of stories celebrating the CSCA Book Week theme “Curious Creature, Wild Minds” & linked to the Story Book Trail.
Aimed at 4-8 year olds, but suitable for younger and older children, Storytime at Carrick Hill will include a takeaway bag of related craft activities and a discount voucher from Pegi Williams […]

The Pichi Richi Railway is a wonderful family experience in South Australia’s beautiful Southern Flinders Ranges.
by Katrina Gogel
If you have a train fan in the family and are looking for a South Aussie adventure, we highly recommend experiencing a ride on the Pichi Richi Railway.
The Pichi Richi railway is located in the small outback town […]

Take a wander through the amazing rock formations known as Murphy’s Haystacks.
by Katrina Gogel
Murphy’s Haystacks are a privately owned tourist attraction located approximately 40 kilometres from the seaside town of Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula.
Calling in for a visit while on holiday recently, we were wowed by the large wind worn rock formations which […]

South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is well known for its beautiful coastlines, wide open spaces and fresh seafood, but many don’t realise that it’s also home to some incredible ancient rock formations.
by Katrina Gogel
During a recent family holiday around the Eyre Peninsula we hiked, slept-by and wandered around some of the amazing granite rock formations that […]

[ September 25, 2020 to October 11, 2020. ]
Mix102.3 Adelaide Holiday Fun Fair
The Mix102.3 Holiday Fun Fair will have a fantastic range of amusement rides the whole family will enjoy as well as sideshow games, and all your favourite showbags and food trucks.
The fair will be held during the spring school holidays from Friday 25 September to Sunday 11 October 2020 (originally ending Monday 5th) […]

[ September 28, 2020 to October 2, 2020. October 6, 2020 to October 9, 2020. ]      
Cirkidz School Holiday Program – Spring 2020
Treat your kids to a Cirkidz Circus workshop to burn off pent-up energy while learning real circus skills from Cirkidz fun and friendly trainers. There is a range of programs to choose from with morning, afternoon and full-day sessions. Cirkidz have also modified their program to make […]

[ October 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020. ]
Big Walk for Little Kids
Camp Quality is encouraging South Australians to walk big for kids facing cancer this October. 
National children’s cancer charity, Camp Quality, has launched ‘Big Walk For Little Kids’ – a brand-new, COVID-safe walking challenge to raise much-needed funds to support children facing cancer.

The inaugural event suits all fitness levels and asks everyday […]

[ September 17, 2020; ]
Astro Kid | In Cinemas 17 September 2020
An out of this world adventure, ASTRO KID is coming to Australian cinemas this September school holidays.
Following the destruction of their spaceship, ten-year-old Willy becomes separated from his parents while travelling through the galaxy. As his rescue capsule lands on a wild and unexplored planet, he befriends the […]

[ September 28, 2020 to October 2, 2020. ]
The 91-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage! at the Adelaide Festival Centre
Presented by CDP Kids
Andy and Terry’s Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It’s now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider!
But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea they’re about to face their biggest challenge […]